US Bridges

SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk

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Dallas County, Texas · IH20 SH161 Interchange · Structure no. 180570296401497

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,700 by 2035. The structure is 3,134 ft (955.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH161SB to IH20EB
CrossesIH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk
LocationIH20 SH161 Interchange
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68207, -97.02442
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+23 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,134 ft (955.2 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2015)
Projected traffic19,700 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk?

The structure is 3,134 ft (955.2 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH161SB to IH20EB over IH 20 SH 161 Fish Crk?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.